SHEQ Officer, Stutterheim

Job Description
(SHEQ) OFFICER

The successful incumbent will report directly to the Sawmilling Production Executive.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure
  
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage across all levels
  
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
  
• Xhosa language ability advantageous
  
• Strong report writing and problem-solving skills
  
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ systems, legal compliance, and implementation
  

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety & Health

• Assist with OHS Act implementation and compliance monitoring
  
• Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and report non-conformances
  
• Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations
  
• Assist with risk assessments (HIRA) and safe work procedures
  
• Monitor PPE compliance and contractor safety
  
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings
  

Environmental

• Support environmental management plan implementation
  
• Monitor waste, housekeeping, and environmental controls
  
• Assist with environmental compliance and permit requirements
  
• Report environmental incidents and support corrective actions
  

Quality

• Support implementation of quality procedures and work instructions
  
• Assist with internal audits and corrective action tracking
  
• Maintain document control and records
  

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain SHEQ registers, records, and filing systems
  
• Assist with legal compliance audits and ISO systems (9001 / 14001 / 45001)
  
• Support training coordination and toolbox talks
  
• Compile SHEQ reports and statistics
  

RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / NOSA qualification or Diploma / Certificate in Safety Management (advantageous)
  
• Additional Environmental or Quality training will be an advantage
  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in SHEQ systems, compliance, and auditing in line with the OHS Act
  
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
  
• Computer literate (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
• Strong administrative skills
  
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport
  

Requirements
(SHEQ) OFFICER The successful incumbent will report directly to the Sawmilling Production Executive. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure • Strong communication skills with ability to engage across all levels • Good written and verbal English communication skills • Xhosa language ability advantageous • Strong report writing and problem-solving skills • Sound knowledge of SHEQ systems, legal compliance, and implementation KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Safety & Health: • Assist with OHS Act implementation and compliance monitoring • Conduct inspections, identify hazards, and report non-conformances • Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations • Assist with risk assessments (HIRA) and safe work procedures • Monitor PPE compliance and contractor safety • Participate in Safety Committee meetings Environmental: • Support environmental management plan implementation • Monitor waste, housekeeping, and environmental controls • Assist with environmental compliance and permit requirements • Report environmental incidents and support corrective actions Quality: • Support implementation of quality procedures and work instructions • Assist with internal audits and corrective action tracking • Maintain document control and records • Compliance & Administration • Maintain SHEQ registers, records, and filing systems • Assist with legal compliance audits and ISO systems (9001 / 14001 / 45001) • Support training coordination and toolbox talks • Compile SHEQ reports and statistics